Word: conventioneers
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The original U.N. Convention on Genocide, passed on December 9, 1948, states the issue clearly, Genocide, "an odious scourge," is a crime committed "with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethical, racial or religious group..." This convention was the direct response to Nazi mass murder. At...
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His candidacy as a favorite son "would only be potentially valuable in unifying a delegation and enabling it to have greater influence at the convention," he said. Too many candidates have already decided to enter the Massachusetts primary, he added.
Richardson said his commitment as ambassador to the International Law of the Sea conference would not leave him enough time this winter for pre-convention activities. He said he may run for Kennedy's Senate seat in 1982 if Kennedy is elected president.
"They will be able to go to the convention with this motion in their pockets and say 'we can't come back.' That will give them some leverage in getting the entire organization to boycott," Dunn said.